Nine Skies is a stylishly refurbished 5-bedroom tea bungalow hotel on a working tea estate with far-reaching hill country views. Near Ella, it dates back to the colonial era and offers contemporary facilities, gourmet food and high-end personalised service. It will particularly appeal to railway enthusiasts, located just a 15 minutes walk from Demodara Station which has a rare 360-degree substation loop that can be spied from the hotel’s garden.
The 5 luxurious, individually decorated bedrooms feature period furnishings and private verandas that open onto the tea-fringed garden and surrounding estate. For extra space, the Ella Rock Suite has a sitting room and two sofa beds. Meals are served in the alfresco dining area and comprise of Sri Lankan curries and hearty upcountry cooking. For breakfast there’s either the full English or try the local breakfast of crispy hoppers and sambals. During your stay you can unwind in the snug library, lounge by the infinity pool with its exquisite vistas, or wander in the grounds. It's only a short walk or tuk-tuk ride to the local icon, Nine Arches Bridge, along the famous railway track. As you are in the tea country, you can’t miss a tour of one of the local estates and factories.
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"There are some lovely walks in Ella and the tea estates that surround the bungalow that can be explored on your own or with a guide."
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